If public resources were unlimited, there would be no gaps in health coverage and no real
need for VHI. However, most health systems face fiscal constraints and VHI is often seen
as a way to address these pressures. .../...

This manual describes methods and resources for practitioners and decision-makers to use for enacting new laws or regulations or amending existing ones as part of a comprehensive road safety strategy. The manual covers steps to be taken to address five main risk factors and post-crash care. It can therefore be used to:
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This manual describes methods and resources for practitioners and decision-makers to use for enacting new laws or regulations or amending existing ones as part of a comprehensive road safety strategy. The manual covers steps to be taken to address five main risk factors and post-crash care. It can therefore be used to:
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WHO Drug Information communicates pharmaceutical information that is either developed and issued by WHO or transmitted to WHO by research and regulatory agencies throughout the World. The journal also includes regular presentations of newly proposed and recommended International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for Pharmaceuticals Substances. This volume contains the proposed INN List No. 108

This report describes the situation of tobacco control and the status of tobacco control policies in the WHO European Region as of late 2006. It reviews progress following the adoption of the European Strategy for Tobacco Control (ESTC) in 2002 and establishes a baseline for monitoring implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in the Region. .../...

This publication examines the enforcement of public health legislation. Its underlying theme is that enforcement is not necessarily the same as the prosecution of offences. Other compliance tools should also be available that achieve the goal of enforcing the law without prosecution being necessary. .../...

This publication is intended as a guide to ministries of health to enhance their understanding of their country's legislative structure and process. Concise descriptions are provided of the difference between primary and secondary (or subordinate) legislation, as well as civil law systems and common law systems. .../...

With the rapid dissemination of information and communication technologies, there has been a growing concern about the collection, processing, storage, access, and exchange of data related to individuals. .../...

A multi-authored analysis of ethical and legal issues created by the epidemic of AIDS and HIV-infection. The 25 papers assembled in the book cover a variety of issues, ranging from the management of confidentiality to the mandatory testing of immigrants, that influence the way society responds to AIDS and thus determine the success of policies aimed at prevention and control. .../...